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Figure 2. The extremely small profiles of Microdot and Nanonics connectors
(top) and Nano CeeLok FAS-T connectors (bottom) are well-suited for tight
spaces. (Courtesy TE Connectivity)

and much lighter compared to thick-walled soft-polymer in-
sulation in conventional cables.
• For compact power distribution: Advanced high-voltage
KILOVAC relays allow smaller wire gauges to be used to cre-
ate lighter, smaller harnesses.
• For space-efficient board-to-board & box-to-box connectiv-
ity: Light, next-generation high-speed backplane connectors,
such as the MULTIGIG RT 3 connector, that comply with the
VITA 46 VPX standard are available with reliable quad-redun-
dant contacts and support for data speeds up to 25+ Gb/s.
To meet demanding SWaP requirements, designers can
consult with experts in the many advanced standard-compli-
ant connectors now available — along with COTS and COTS+
options — to facilitate UAV and MUMT innovations.
This article was written by Matt McAlonis, Engineering Fellow,
TE Connectivity (TE) (Berwyn, PA). For more information, visit
http://info.hotims.com/76503-503.

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